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Posted: 4/14/2018 5:50:33 PM EDT
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https://i.imgur.com/C1doiYX.jpg I found this, I really haven't carried it much and I think I'm going to give it a few days and maybe make a big decision Get back in line.   
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Posted: 4/14/2018 8:38:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dphill:
New 5750 Presidio II mini With a mini Grip and 940 for size comparison https://i.imgur.com/9pXRjDH.jpg Hall of fame drunk purchase right here  |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:02:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:20:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:23:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fxntime:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/32224/IMG_2287-514726.JPG A.C. Co Chicago 1918. |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:24:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC_Dad:
Same Armatus sheath, just decided to go with a new Izula II with TKC scales. ETA: I like my wardrobe to match in color.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/50175/IMG_0246-514847.JPG Still like the armatus sheaths |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 9:34:26 PM EDT
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My 11 yr old son and I went to the OKCA Knife Show in Eugene, OR on Sat. I believe it's the largest knife show in the US. 500 tables or so. We called it quits after 5 hours, having seen about 65% of the show. Pretty amazing.
We've gone before and I have plenty of knives, so I was planning on letting my son pick out a knife or two and mostly just wanted to look at knives and the historical displays and shoot the shit with knife folk. We scored pretty well. My son loves the Cold Steel Youtube vids . . and although I'm personally not a Cold Steel fan, I do remember the joy I had as a 11 yr old buying knives that only a young boy could love, so I didn't try to steer him different. He picked out a practically new Cold Steel Ti-Lite and a Cold Steel kukri machete. Both are pretty sweet in actuality. I like the Ti-Lite quite a bit. Also, knife guys LOVE seeing a kid with a passion for knives and they hooked him up. A couple of custom Queen/Schatt & Morgan guys gave him a "US Custom" stockman. Chinese made, from the same manufacturer as Rough Rider, but not bad. Lynn Olson of Lynn Olson Knives in San Rafael CA (http://www.myknifedealer.com/), gave my son a CRKT Crawford Kasper folding fighter, which is pretty badass. Gary Fadden, of Al Mar Knives gave him a little cheapo non-Al Mar slipjoint that will make a great tackle box knife. Gary is also a good friend and he gave me a Al Mar mini SERE, which is pretty sweet. But the cherry on the knife sunday was yesterday, when a package showed up in the mail - apparently I won a doorprize of a Coast Knives FX350 framelock knife. I think they sell for $25 or so, but still pretty sweet to have one show up in the mail unexpected. So 6 knives and a machete and we spent less than $60. Got to talk with good friends and saw a lot of really cool stuff. The Coast knife looks like this: 
So far I like it quite a bit. Big, sturdy framelock. G10/Zytel type handle. Will make a good backup camp knife to stash in the camp trailer. And of course, the Mini SERE is pretty badass - Japanese made, VG10 blade, similar in quality to tier 1 Japanese Spyderco stuff, if not better. I have a full sized one, too - as well as a full auto SERE made by Benchmade, but the mini is pretty cool. It looks like this: 
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Posted: 4/14/2018 10:31:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/14/2018 10:33:27 PM EDT
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Just finished this one up.
Meteorite Damascus walnut handle. Nice little utility knife.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 10:35:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoosier_gunner:
https://i.imgur.com/Q917bhGh.jpg?1 Strider "DUB" a quarter inch thick slab of CPM3V A quarter inch is thicc |
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Posted: 4/14/2018 11:05:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 9:04:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tirador223:
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Posted: 4/15/2018 9:39:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream:
That's a sweet picture |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 10:34:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brewthunda:
My 11 yr old son and I went to the OKCA Knife Show in Eugene, OR on Sat. I believe it's the largest knife show in the US. 500 tables or so. We called it quits after 5 hours, having seen about 65% of the show. Pretty amazing. We've gone before and I have plenty of knives, so I was planning on letting my son pick out a knife or two and mostly just wanted to look at knives and the historical displays and shoot the shit with knife folk. We scored pretty well. My son loves the Cold Steel Youtube vids . . and although I'm personally not a Cold Steel fan, I do remember the joy I had as a 11 yr old buying knives that only a young boy could love, so I didn't try to steer him different. He picked out a practically new Cold Steel Ti-Lite and a Cold Steel kukri machete. Both are pretty sweet in actuality. I like the Ti-Lite quite a bit. Also, knife guys LOVE seeing a kid with a passion for knives and they hooked him up. A couple of custom Queen/Schatt & Morgan guys gave him a "US Custom" stockman. Chinese made, from the same manufacturer as Rough Rider, but not bad. Lynn Olson of Lynn Olson Knives in San Rafael CA (http://www.myknifedealer.com/), gave my son a CRKT Crawford Kasper folding fighter, which is pretty badass. Gary Fadden, of Al Mar Knives gave him a little cheapo non-Al Mar slipjoint that will make a great tackle box knife. Gary is also a good friend and he gave me a Al Mar mini SERE, which is pretty sweet. But the cherry on the knife sunday was yesterday, when a package showed up in the mail - apparently I won a doorprize of a Coast Knives FX350 framelock knife. I think they sell for $25 or so, but still pretty sweet to have one show up in the mail unexpected. So 6 knives and a machete and we spent less than $60. Got to talk with good friends and saw a lot of really cool stuff. The Coast knife looks like this: https://coastportland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/coast_fx350_master1.png So far I like it quite a bit. Big, sturdy framelock. G10/Zytel type handle. Will make a good backup camp knife to stash in the camp trailer. And of course, the Mini SERE is pretty badass - Japanese made, VG10 blade, similar in quality to tier 1 Japanese Spyderco stuff, if not better. I have a full sized one, too - as well as a full auto SERE made by Benchmade, but the mini is pretty cool. It looks like this: https://www.treemanknives.com/content/images/thumbs/0004957_almar-sere-2000-s2k-new-in-box.jpg Good people, good times and the SERE looks great. I need to find a scene like that |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 10:57:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
Appreciate the input. Regardless of what CRK may have done in the past, found out the back story on my Sebbie at least. Prior owner put the scales in a rock tumbler with ceramic media to knock the fuzzy feeling off them. I like it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
Originally Posted By Star_Scream:
So I reread your post. When I get home I'll check it out with mine and my son's Sebenza vs the Inkosi. When they're new or back from spa treatment they have a texture to them that kinda smooths out a little Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Got it last October-ish. I think the date code said it was made in 2nd quarter of 17. Regardless of what CRK may have done in the past, found out the back story on my Sebbie at least. Prior owner put the scales in a rock tumbler with ceramic media to knock the fuzzy feeling off them. I like it. |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 11:35:19 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 12:01:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 12:02:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bldsmith:
Just finished this one up. Meteorite Damascus walnut handle. Nice little utility knife. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/221308/20180414_172531-515366.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/221308/20180414_172601-515369.JPG |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 12:14:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USMC_Dad: Is that a P365 ? 
Oh, and nice cutlery. |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 3:18:43 PM EDT
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Had a great weekend. @MaxxII and his buddy drove up here to check out the progress on the kukris I'm making and to get a behind the scenes look at things.
Progress was made. Beers were killed (In a Wisconsinable manner). AKs were put away. 
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Posted: 4/15/2018 3:46:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: Appreciate the input. Regardless of what CRK may have done in the past, found out the back story on my Sebbie at least. Prior owner put the scales in a rock tumbler with ceramic media to knock the fuzzy feeling off them. I like it. |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 3:50:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tirador223: Knife was made during WWII by “Uncle Bob” Riggs, Washington state resident who made knives for GIs going overseas. BHP is by Heirloom Precision’s Ted Yost. |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 6:02:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 8:25:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
Had a great weekend. @MaxxII and his buddy drove up here to check out the progress on the kukris I'm making and to get a behind the scenes look at things. Progress was made. Beers were killed (In a Wisconsinable manner). AKs were put away. https://i.imgur.com/wzpd2kN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/e88MMR9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NiqxOZA.jpg
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Posted: 4/15/2018 8:28:48 PM EDT
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Heading to Milwaukee tomorrow for work, will be in the Brown Deer area, any good knife shops to visit in the area?
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Posted: 4/15/2018 9:03:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
Had a great weekend. @MaxxII and his buddy drove up here to check out the progress on the kukris I'm making and to get a behind the scenes look at things. Progress was made. Beers were killed (In a Wisconsinable manner). AKs were put away. https://i.imgur.com/wzpd2kN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/e88MMR9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NiqxOZA.jpg We had some Leinenkugels a couple of weeks ago when it was warm. A Shandy on a warm day is pretty damned nice The last pic is pretty awesome |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 10:20:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 10:29:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 11:03:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2018 11:19:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Northwind:
Just got these anodized by TiSurvival. They're on their way back now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/31406/TIsurv_452refinsh-516697.JPG |
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Posted: 4/15/2018 11:24:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL: I really thought the older ones had a smoother finish. Prior owner shared some thoughts on doing the stonewash myself. Might have to try it. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 12:57:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2018 1:22:41 AM EDT
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Old picture, PCR and Benchmade Resistor. Still have the knife, carry it daily.
Not pictured, new-to-me slightly abused Benchmade Auto Stryker, found it, just got back from Life Sharp...nice. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 9:32:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
Had a great weekend. @MaxxII and his buddy drove up here to check out the progress on the kukris I'm making and to get a behind the scenes look at things. Progress was made. Beers were killed (In a Wisconsinable manner). AKs were put away.
As a person who appreciates a good blade, but has rudimentary knowledge of exactly what all goes into making them, this was eye opening. I have a tremendous amount of respect for those of you making your own blades, it's a tremendous undertaking. I dont see myself going down the rabbit hole to start making my own blades. I have to get into reloading first. Kuraki had just finished making the scales on that Kukri, and had not shaped it or finished the guard yet. It is one of two. I'm excited to see them when they're finished. I wish we'd had more time up there to see what all Kuraki could do and what all goes into making blades. This was flat out an amazing trip for my buddy and I. I need to post a picture of the bayonet he made....it's freaking awesome! Thanks again Kuraki for the hospitality and your time. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 9:59:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
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Originally Posted By Kuraki:
Had a great weekend. @MaxxII and his buddy drove up here to check out the progress on the kukris I'm making and to get a behind the scenes look at things. Progress was made. Beers were killed (In a Wisconsinable manner). AKs were put away. https://i.imgur.com/wzpd2kN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/e88MMR9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/NiqxOZA.jpg |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 12:02:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2018 2:50:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
I'm sure it was. I am nonplussed because he did not post a pic of a folder. Kudos for braving the weather too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
Originally Posted By MaxxII:
You had to be there...it was funny. Kudos for braving the weather too.
@MaxxII you guys are welcome any time. Honestly that goes for anyone with interest who'd like to visit. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 6:45:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2018 6:48:37 PM EDT
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Quote Historya local army surplus store in austin had one of those for sale several years ago; forgot
what they wanted but it seemed obscene (to me) at the time |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 7:30:53 PM EDT
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The blue titanium deep carry clip I ordered March 2nd just shipped. Few days and I'll have a pic for you guys.
Blue Carry Clip |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 7:54:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Northwind:
Just got these anodized by TiSurvival. They're on their way back now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/31406/TIsurv_452refinsh-516697.JPG |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 7:56:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/16/2018 8:14:16 PM EDT
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I machined a brass wave for my new Voyager, no mods necessary, it secures through the thumb stud hole with a stainless cap screw.
Deploys faster than an auto
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Posted: 4/16/2018 8:17:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
Especially considering they left 80f to do it
@MaxxII you guys are welcome any time. Honestly that goes for anyone with interest who'd like to visit. Beer and blades.... |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 8:20:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream: Interesting.... Beer and blades.... |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 8:35:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kuraki:
They go together like brats and kraut. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 8:59:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
I'm sure it was. I am nonplussed because he did not post a pic of a folder. Kudos for braving the weather too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
Originally Posted By MaxxII:
You had to be there...it was funny. Kudos for braving the weather too. But the knife was tight, and the lock up was positive. The flipper/folding mechanism was smooth and easy to work. The knife was light in the hand and was easy to change directions with. It was a knife that could be carried daily and not be a tacti-cool type of folder. If he wanted to, I suspect he will sell several of them. Weather was interesting....Highway 91 and 39 ate ALOT of semi's and people who drove faster than the conditions allowed. No kidding, between the trip up and down we saw about 20 Semi's and about 25-30 cars/SUV's in the ditch. And by the ditch, I mean 20 feet or more off the road. We were going to stop and help the first couple cars we saw, but then a herd of Polar Bears led by a Yeti came out of the woods and ate the occupants of the stranded vehicles. We didnt stop after that. I had not realized Wisconsin was so close to the arctic circle (of death). Nature is scary. Originally Posted By Kuraki:
Especially considering they left 80f to do it
@MaxxII you guys are welcome any time. Honestly that goes for anyone with interest who'd like to visit. He's also got a warped sense of humor that I could relate to....and he has good taste in beer...so he's got that going for him. All jokes aside, I dont know a damn thing about Bladesmithing, but I do know about knives that take a beating while being used hard with a purpose...Kuraki makes good stuff. I'd trust my life to anything he made for me to carry into harms way. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 9:01:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream:
Interesting.... Beer and blades.... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream:
Originally Posted By Kuraki:
Especially considering they left 80f to do it
@MaxxII you guys are welcome any time. Honestly that goes for anyone with interest who'd like to visit. Beer and blades.... Seriously. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 9:02:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream:
That's a solid combo. So is brats and kimchi though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Star_Scream:
Originally Posted By Kuraki:
They go together like brats and kraut. That's all I've got to say about that. |
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Posted: 4/16/2018 9:11:38 PM EDT
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Because I need to post pics in this thread....
Here are pictures of the bayonet that Kuraki made: On my BCM rifle 
 And my Cold Steel Oyabun with a 9 inch blade: 
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